(RNS) — America is about to relive the horror and deep divisions spawned by the U.S. war in Vietnam — convulsions that also tore apart the nation’s religious fabric and still echo across the political and cultural landscape.

(RNS) Was the “Sudden Departure” an act of God? Is there a God? If there is, why does he let bad things happen to people in the series? These, and other theological “big ones,” formed the heart of the HBO series, but went unresolved.

Hillsong Church says they are a “gay welcoming” congregation, even though they are not gay affirming. Hillsong pastor Carl Lents explains how they are attempting to think through and navigate this difficult issue.